Publisher's Synopsis
The Mathematical and Other Writings of Robert Leslie Ellis is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the famous British mathematician, philosopher, and historian of science, Robert Leslie Ellis. The book contains a wide range of Ellis's works, including his most important mathematical papers, his philosophical and historical essays, and his biographical sketches of famous mathematicians. The collection is divided into three parts: the first part contains Ellis's mathematical works, including his research on the theory of equations, his work on the calculus of variations, and his contributions to the theory of elliptic functions. The second part of the book contains Ellis's philosophical and historical essays, which deal with topics such as the nature of mathematical knowledge, the history of mathematics, and the relationship between mathematics and other disciplines. The third part of the book contains Ellis's biographical sketches of famous mathematicians, including Isaac Newton, Leonhard Euler, and Carl Friedrich Gauss. The Mathematical and Other Writings of Robert Leslie Ellis is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics, the philosophy of mathematics, or the work of one of the most important mathematicians of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
